LAW 113 Legal Research and Writing

COURSE NAME:  LAW 113 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of Legal Research and Writing.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the role of the paralegal in legal research and writing, how to use on-line resources, and how to draft legal documents and memorandums, 2) outline the major components of the litigation process, and list and explain key documents involved, 3) describe the primary and secondary sources of legal materials including statutes, annotated law reports, and statutory indexes, and 4) discuss the importance of court rules, court reporters, legal encyclopedias, index to legal periodicals, restatements, and related laws.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

1. Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s
2. Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer
3. E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

1. Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.
2. A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.
3. Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due dates.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive 3 Credit Hours upon completion of this course.